Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) / Teacher | Blackpool AP

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1/FY2/FY3 area) Salary: £36,000 - £49,500 per annum (Band 6/7 Equivalent + SEN Allowance) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Term-Time Only available) Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

The Role: Integrating Therapy and Teaching

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to escape the clinic and make a frontline impact in a classroom setting? Our Alternative Provision (AP) in Blackpool is seeking a unique professional to step into a Speech and Language Therapist Teacher role.

In this position, you won't just be "visiting" a school; you will be an integral part of our teaching faculty. You will lead communication-based learning for young people in Blackpool with complex SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, ensuring that every lesson is accessible and every voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom-Based Therapy: Deliver "embedded therapy" where communication goals are met through active, curriculum-based teaching.
• Specialist Assessment: Identify and support SLCN (Speech, Language, and Communication Needs) within our Blackpool AP pupil population.
• Teacher Mentoring: Act as a lead consultant for our teaching staff, upskilling them in "Total Communication" environments and de-escalation through language.
• EHCP Management: Contribute clinical expertise to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews.

What We Are Looking For

We need a hybrid thinker who understands both the NHS clinical framework and the Blackpool educational landscape.

• Qualifications: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC Registration is mandatory.
• Education Experience: Previous experience working as an SLT in a school, PRU, or Alternative Provision is highly desirable.
• The "Blackpool" Heart: A passion for supporting the most vulnerable young people in our seaside community.
• Dual Language: The ability to translate complex clinical reports into actionable "teacher-friendly" strategies.

Why Join Our Blackpool AP?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the perks of the school calendar with Term-Time Only working hours.
• Innovation: We move faster than the NHS; if you have a new therapeutic idea for our students, we have the resources to implement it.
• Professional Fees: We cover your annual HCPC and RCSLT membership fees.
• Location: Work in a vibrant, high-investment area of Blackpool with a team that feels like a second family. xbpsjku

How to Apply

If you are searching for Speech and Language Therapist jobs in Blackpool or SEN teaching roles in Lancashire, this is the career-defining move you've been looking for.

Apply Now: Send your CV and a brief cover letter to . Closing Date: Open-ended.